How Manna Wellness Supports Education
Fact: education continues to evolve, but resilience is left behind.
Despite advancements in learning, students face unprecedented levels of chronic stress and burnout. By prioritizing academic performance over mental well-being, our system leaves students ill-equipped for life’s challenges.
In the U.S. alone, as many as
20-30% of students struggle with mental health challenges, often driven or intensified by adverse experiences, yet they lack the crucial emotional intelligence and resilience needed to navigate these difficulties.
In response to this crisis,
Manna Wellness developed
resilience-focused academic support programs.
This support focuses on helping students establish:
​Emotional Awareness and Self-Regulation
daily emotion check-in routine,
breathing techniques,
journaling
​Accessible Mental Health Resources
Resource Maps,
Wellness Wednesday,
"Worry Box" Program
​Supportive Relationships
Check-in Circles,
Adult Ally Program,
Music & Dance Club
Health & Fitness Group
​Growth Mindset
"Mistake Moments" reflection,
"Not Yet" language practice,
mentors & life coaches
By integrating these elements into the educational experience, students can better manage stress, stay engaged in their learning, and build the confidence to overcome setbacks.
In 2023, Manna Wellness established
it's resilience-focused academic support program.
What is it?
Resilience-focused academic support is a holistic approach to learning that acknowledges the impact of stress and life challenges on a person’s ability to learn. It blends academic guidance with emotional grounding, recognizing that students don’t just need information. They need practical skills and knowledge to adapt and recover from adversity.
"Once a week, I play music with my peer mentor, Ryan. It helps relieve the pressures of school. It gives me space to reset and return to learning with a clearer mind."
~ Jake T. (Dubai)
Rizzel May Cabanilla
Licensed Professional Teacher
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I was 18 when I learned about Manna Wellness. I was struggling, uncertain about my future, unsure how to move forward from one of the biggest challenge in my life.
Their volunteers showed up when I needed it most and reminded me I wasn’t alone. That simple act of support gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time: hope.
From that moment on, I carried their kindness with me. It pushed me to keep going, to believe that something better was possible. Years later, I graduated Cum Laude in my class I’m now a Licensed Professional Teacher, and Manna’s impact is still with me.
It lives on in every student I teach, in the way I show up for others, and in the promise I made to pay it forward.
